Naked and armed with a knife in a church, he is shot dead by the police: “He was threatening passers-by”

His identity “remains to be confirmed”, indicated the public prosecutor of Brive Florence Leroux-Ghristiwho clarified that he had not made “any remarks with religious connotations”.

“No remarks with religious connotations”

This man stole a vehicle before parking near the Collegiate Church of Saint-Martin, in the city center.

“Getting out of the car, armed with a knife and completely naked, he threatened several passers-by before reaching the interior of the Collegiate Church,” said the magistrate, confirming information from the daily La Montagne.